President Ruto, DP Gachagua mourn Sean Cardovillis

President William Ruto with sports journalist Sean Cardovillis during the World Rally Championships. [Courtesy, X]

President William Ruto has mourned sports journalist Sean Cardovillis who died on Saturday morning.

“Saddened by the passing of a brilliant and outstanding sports broadcaster Sean Cardovillis. He was a cool, insightful and gifted journalist who played an integral role on our radio stations,” wrote President Ruto on X.

He added: “We will miss his clear and concise voice, passion and upbeat personality. Our prayers are with his family and media fraternity at this painful time. Rest in Peace, Sean.”

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also took to X to mourn the departed journalist.

“Saddened by the untimely death of renowned sports journalist Sean Cardovillis, who passed on this morning,” he wrote.

He said that Cardovillis’ wit and wide knowledge of various sports, especially in Motorsport, would be greatly missed.

“My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues in the media and sports fraternity for this loss.”

Nation FM sports presenter James Wokabi also mourned Cardiovillis describing him as “The Godfather of Sports Radio”.

“Sean opened the doors for me at Capital FM, put me on air for the first time. He inspired a whole generation of journalists with his passion, dedication and knowledge of sports. An icon. A legend. A role model. Fare thee well Sean,” wrote Wokabi on X.

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said that the Raphta Road community will not be the same again following his demise.

“While in college, I listened to Sean Cardovillis and Eddy Kimani on Capital FM. Nobody delivered the sports the way they did. More so, MotorSports. Oooh what a sad day,” he wrote on X.

“We built a strong network of community mobilisers in the affluent parts of Kileleshwa with you to get a better neighbourhood.”

He described him as a community leader, sports guru, brother and friend.

Nation FM presenter and NTV sports Editor Bernard Ndong wrote, “I'm gutted..RIP Sean Cardovillis..you did so much for sports broadcasting in Kenya.”

Spice FM presenter Olivia Otieno who for years worked at Capital FM wrote, “A fantastic person to have known in good times but his real strength shone through in tough times.”

Homeboyz Radio presenter Eric Njiru posted his condolence message on X writing “Devastated to hear our friend Sean Cardovillis passed away this morning. He was a true icon of the sports industry in Kenya and the African continent. We’ll miss you, Sean. Rest in Peace!”